Each student develops an individualized coursework plan based on their past education and future interests. Some examples are as follows:

If you have a Bachelor of Science in Biology:

Fall Semester 1 

• BIOC 5361 Microbial Genomics (3 cr)
• CSCI 5465 Introduction to Computing for Biologists (3 cr)
• MICA 8002 Structure, Function, and Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses (4 cr)
• MICE 8990 Biotechnology Seminar (1 cr) 

 January 1

• MICE 5355 Advanced Fermentation/Biocatalysis Lab (1 cr)
• PBS 8123 Research Ethics (0.5 cr) 

Spring Semester 1 

• BIOC 5309 Biocatalysis and Biodegradation (3 cr)
• CHEN 4001 Material & Energy (4 cr)
• MICB 4171 Virology (3 cr)
• MICE 8920 MicE Teach (1 cr)
• CHEN 8754 Systems Analysis of Biological Processes (3 cr) 

Summer 1

• BIOC 4125 Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Lab (3 cr)

Fall Semester 2

•  MICE 8777 Thesis Credit: Master (5 cr)

Spring Semester 2

• CHEN 5551 Survey of Renewable Energy Technologies (3 cr)
• MICE 8990 Biotechnology Seminar (1 cr)
• MICE 8777 Thesis Credit: Master (5 cr) 

If you have a Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering:

Fall Semester 1 

• BIOC 5401W Advanced Metabolism (3 cr)
• MICE 8990 Biotechnology Seminar (1 cr)
• STAT 5021 Statistical Analysis (4 cr)

January 1

• MICE 5355 Advanced Fermentation/Biocatalysis Lab (1 cr)
• PBS 8123 Research Ethics (0.5 cr) 

Spring Semester 1

• CEGE 4502 Water & Wastewater Treatment (3 cr)
• CHEN 5751 Biochemical Engineering (3 cr)
• MICAB 4215 Microbial Physiology and Diversity (3 cr)

Summer 1

• BIOC 4125 Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Lab (3 cr)

Fall semester 2

• MICE 8777 Thesis Credit: Masters (5 cr)

Spring Semester 2

• MICE 8777 Thesis Credit: Masters (5 cr)